Brocade clothing as the country

Chapter 15 Yue Liyin's scheming
Wang Tong turned his head and saw Zhang Shiqiang who was full of worry. Before the other party could speak, he said first:

"Brother Zhang, do you know masons, carpenters, and cooks?"

In the past few days, Wang Tong's strange behaviors have been too many, but this question is normal. Zhang Shiqiang was stunned for a moment, and nodded subconsciously. He is also considered a local snake in this area.

Wang Tong said with a smile:

"Brother Zhang, please invite these people to the teahouse. I have work for them, and the price is easy to negotiate..."

Merchants on South Street do not welcome the two Jinyiwei walking up and down the street every day. Customers and pedestrians always have a fear of Jinyiwei.

With this overzealous little Jin Yiwei walking back and forth, everyone felt that there were fewer customers. Wang Tong visited here for a few days, and the merchants discussed in private whether this is a new way of extorting money, and whether everyone wants to send some money. Mr. Wang will not continue to patrol around.

However, they were active for less than five days, and the next two people didn't know what they were doing except that they could see Wang Tong in the morning, and they could see the two of them walking back after finishing their work.

It's almost November, and the weather is very cold. This season is the most unsuitable for civil engineering, but bricklayers, plasterers, and helpers who build houses all go to Jinyiwei Wangtong.

Several big commercial houses on the street were well informed, saying that Mr. Xiao Wang went to many shops and warehouses these days and bought a lot of bricks, tiles, and wood. It seemed that he was going to build a house.

Some kind-hearted people wanted to persuade Zhang Shiqiang, and some even complained about Zhang Shiqiang, thinking that Wang Tong didn't understand at a young age, so you don't bother to persuade him as a personal entourage. As for the house, let's not say that it is not suitable to build a house in this season, and it is not a thing for Shangguan colleagues to see.

But Zhang Shiqiang was so busy that he didn't touch the ground, and no one could be found. The scene of the start of work was also quite strange. It seemed that it should be the renovation of the old house of the Wang family.

But no one could understand what it was doing. Before the construction started, thick bamboo poles were used to build frames around the house, and tarpaulins were used on the frames. It looked like a big shed from the outside, but everything inside was covered by a tent. It was covered tightly by the cloth, listening to the jingling inside all day made people more and more curious.

The widow of Nama, the neighbor of Wang's family, has been walking around the streets and alleys recently, going to those lonely homes, and she doesn't even do the work of mending clothes, which is also a strange thing.

Those who are interested want to inquire, but Wang Tong has greeted everyone, and he is not allowed to come close, otherwise he will be impolite. The places where those craftsmen live are also rented by Wang Tong. The widow of the horse And those poor people are even more tight-lipped.

The more mysterious it is, the more curious everyone is, and even passers-by and customers have to point and guess what they are going to do when they go there.

On October [-]th, it was a day of monthly harvest, but Wang Tong and Zhang Shiqiang had to show up, which was also the old rule, and the two of them waited in the private room of the teahouse.

Not long after, some shopkeepers from various merchants came in person, some were accountants, and brought money with a smile. Anyone who can do business in the capital has connections and backers, but giving money is always safe and convenient, and everyone is fine. Not reconciled.

Intentionally or unintentionally, the money sent by each family has some odds and ends of a penny or a few cents, and you will not be able to find it if you look for it.

Wang Tong knew in his heart that this was an extra small account for himself, and he had to be polite. When the money was paid, Wang Tong stood up and said:

"Wang and you have been neighbors for many years, and now I am working here, and I have received a lot of care from you. Tomorrow at noon, Wang will be the host of the Zhenxing Building, entertaining the shopkeepers, and please show your respect."

After finishing speaking, he clasped his fists and turned around half a circle, then took out five liang of silver from his arms and handed it to Zhang Shiqiang, arranging for him to go to Zhenxing Building to reserve a seat.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, thinking that this little Jin Yiwei wanted to treat everyone, and was about to hold his nose and endure it, but who would have thought that he would actually hand out five taels of silver, really don't know what to do.

Normally, the soldiers from the military academy below were not allowed to enter Tian Baihu's house, but today it was different. Wang Tong and the servant who opened the door said, "I'm here to send October."

The house is vast, and Wang Tong thought he could see the old servant who got up early to sweep the house, but there was no sign of him. In the afternoon, Tian Baihu also came back from Zhenfusi, and was waiting for him in the side room.

Carrying money into the door, Wang Tong, who is good at observing others, keenly noticed that Baihutian Ronghao frowned when he entered the door, his face sank like water.

According to the rules, he kowtowed and presented the silver box. Wang Tong said respectfully:

"Master Tian, ​​this is for October, a total of 52 taels, please check it, sir."

Zhang Shiqiang had dissuaded Wang Tong before coming, because as a rule, according to the rules, he kept enough money for himself, and the rest was handed over to the general banner Liu Xinyong, and then Liu Xinyong turned it over.

But Wang Tong ignored this rule and went straight to the door with his money. No matter in ancient or modern times, superiors always hate subordinates who break the rules. Tian Baihu called Wang Tong in to reprimand him and make him obey his duty.

Tian Ronghao frowned, and was about to reprimand, but was taken aback when he heard the number reported by Wang, and turned into a question:

"Is it just for October? Did Liu Xinyong get it?"

"Returning to the adults, this is the regular filial piety of every family on South Street in October. All the small ones will be sent to the adults and the adults will distribute them."

Tian Baihu looked at Wang Tong who was respectfully standing beside him, and opened the iron box on the table. It was indeed 51 taels. After thinking about it for a while, he took out about six taels of scattered silver, and said in a deep voice:
"This is the share you deserve this month, take it back!"

Wang Tong respectfully thanked him again, and stretched out his hand to take it. Tian Ronghao patted the table with his hand, hesitated for a while, and then ordered:

"Let's handle it as usual in the next month. You will send it here, and I will distribute it."

Naturally, he agreed respectfully. Hearing this order, Wang Tong secretly smiled, knowing that he was right in betting. He was betting on the regular money that Liu Xinyong sent to Tian Baihu, and Liu Xinyong must have swallowed a lot of it.

My actions this time will definitely make Mr. Tian feel disgusted with him.

Liu Xinyong conspired to seize Wang Tong's family property, and Wang Tong took away his subordinate Zhao Guodong's errand. The relationship between the two parties could no longer be good. As the general banner, Liu Xinyong was condescending, and he didn't know how many ways he had to deal with him behind his back. Wang Tong He has never had the habit of waiting to die, and he has to take action.

Tian Baihu's expression didn't change, but his heart was extremely angry. Just as Wang Tong thought, Liu Xinyong did cheat. According to the rules, Tian Ronghao could get 30 taels a month from the South Street routine, but Liu Xinyong actually handed it in every month. The money is only 20 taels, and this is only the money from one place in South Street. If you count other places, it is unknown how much has been embezzled.

"My lord, I have one more thing to report!"

Wang Tong opened his mouth again, Tian Ronghao took a breath to calm his mind, nodded his head, Wang Tong respectfully stepped forward and said:

"My lord, someone leased the house from the villain's house, built a shack, and wanted to use the house to open a restaurant..."

"We Jinyi's soldiers also have to eat and sleep, so there is no need to report such trivial matters... No wonder Liu Xinyong said that you are not doing your job properly and overturning the house..."

Tian Baihu interrupted impatiently with a wave of his hand, but the meaning in the words still surprised Wang Tong, and it was as expected—Liu Xinyong had bad intentions.

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